Question

The given text is part of a letter exchanged between siblings. Identify the best version of the underlined sentence that suits the purpose of the letter:
Dear Joey,
It's been such a lengthy period of time since I last wrote to you. How have you been?

• A. It's been such a long period of time since I last wrote to you.
• B. A great period of time has passed since I last wrote to you.
• C. It's been ages since I last wrote to you.
• D. No change

Answer 1

The correct option is C It's been ages since I last wrote to you.

An informal letter is a personal letter written to friends and relatives. So, a sibling too would write an informal letter.

But, the given line is rather formal in tone and style. It does not sound like something that siblings would say to each other. It must be changed. Hence, option D is wrong.

Option C: This line is informal in tone and style. It definitely sounds appropriate for an exchange between siblings. It suits the purpose of the letter. Hence option C is correct.

Options A and B: These lines too sound formal. It does not sound like a personal exchange between siblings. Hence, options A and B are wrong.